Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Netflix's New Zealand launch a great thing
Netflix's New Zealand launch a great thing
InternetNZ is thrilled that Netflix has announced it will be launching in New Zealand next year.
InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter says it’s always a great thing to see new companies enter the broadcasting market and provide New Zealanders with the very best in international content over the Internet.
“It’s becoming clearer that the future of broadcasting is online. Netflix has shown with its huge success overseas that it is one of the very best at this game. Competition like this will lead to better choices and more content for New Zealanders.
“It’s wonderful to see New Zealanders now getting a wide array of options. We’ve had Quickflix for a while, Lightbox is all go and Sky is also moving to an online model. With this level of competition we expect prices to drop and quality to improve.”
Mr Carter also thinks this will help drive uptake of fibre.
“This is exactly the sort of content that the UFB was designed for. It wasn’t long ago that Youtube videos were all in grainy 240p. Now we’re talking about streaming movies in HD. Getting the UFB out to New Zealanders like we are will ensure that we get the best of what the Internet can offer.
“The Internet is rapidly eradicating international borders and it’s great to see New Zealand is not being left behind.”
ENDS
Vegetables New Zealand: Asparagus Season In Full Flight: Get It While You Still Can 
Bill Bennett: Download Weekly - How would NZ telecoms cope with another cyclone
NZ On Air: Firm Audience Favourites Lead NZ On Air Non-Fiction Funding
Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman: Woman Gets $40k More After Disputing Insurer’s Decision
BNZ: A Quarter Of Older NZers Fear Going Online Due To Scam Concerns
University of Auckland: Scientists Develop Tool To Monitor Coastal Erosion In Fine Detail
